On the first and third Friday of each month we’ll be featuring a visualized fun fact about paper consumption, organization, productivity, etc., and posting it here.

Check out the first featured SnapFact below, and feel free to Tweet and share it on Facebook with the hashtag #SnapFact.

Did you know…

We get our facts from various places, but if you have an interesting fact that you’d like to see visualized please send an email to jordyn.russell@us.fujitsu.com with the subject line “SnapFact Idea,” and we’ll be sure to take it under consideration.

Jordyn Russell
Marketing Communications Manager
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Have you managed to make your office a paperless wonderland with our ScanSnap S1500? Do you scan on the go with our super portable and easy to use ScanSnap S1100? We want to hear all about your quest to be more paperless with ScanSnap!

Tell us your personal success story and you will be entered for a chance to win prizes of $1000, $2000 or $3000.

To enter the “Everybody ScanSnap” contest, all you need to do is answer seven simple questions on the designated “Everybody ScanSnap” contest page describing how you utilize ScanSnap, ways it makes your life easier, and which product feature(s) you would change/customize to better fit your needs.

Entries must be received between February 1, 2012 and March 31, 2012. Our first place winner will receive a $3,000 American Express gift card.

So tell us about your ScanSnap experience and enter the “Everybody ScanSnap” contest for your chance to win!

Just imagine how much fun you will have spending your winnings. Maybe a much-deserved vacation is just what you need to celebrate how efficient you have become since you have adopted the “paperless” lifestyle?

Click HERE to enter.

Click HERE to read the Terms and Conditions.

Jordyn Russell
Marketing Communications Manager
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

New York Times writer Fahard Manjoo recently published an article titled Everything Old is New Again, in which he describes how he tackles converting old physical content into more portable, compact and durable digital versions. Manjoo tests devices and services, including ScanSnap, to create multiple conversion systems that work, makingthe process of transforming one’s old stuff into new, a painless process.

Check out the article to read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/garden/new-digital-conversion-devices-home-tech.html?_r=1

Jordyn Russell
Marketing Communications Manager
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

We would also like to invite you join us for lunch in our suite at the Hilton if you’re in attendance. We know that it can be difficult to find a quick bite to eat with so many people in one place so we hope you will stop by the booth for more details on where the luncheon will take place.  We look forward to spending some time with you at LegalTech New York. See you there!

Derek Flower
Senior Account Manager
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

The rules are simple.

There will be two types of contests taking place on Twitter during the Macworld | iWorld Expo on Thursday, January 26^th and Friday, January 27^th.

Contest #1: Tweet to Win a ScanSnap S1100

• Guidelines: Follow @ScanSnap on Twitter and tweet the following between 9am – 10am PT to enter a random drawing for a ScanSnap S1100:
• Thursday, January 26, 2012
  “Start beating paper, no rocks or scissors necessary! Follow @ScanSnap & learn how 2 digitize & organize ur docs #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld”
  
• Friday, January 27, 2012
  “Did you know: Americans use more than 700 pounds of paper every year. Go digital in 2012 with @ScanSnap #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld”
• Winners will be chosen randomly at 10am PT and notified via DM on Twitter to claim their prize.

Contest #2: Tweet to Win a ScanSnap S1100 at Macworld (Note: This contest is open to Macworld attendees ONLY)

• Guidelines: Follow @ScanSnap on Twitter. The first two people to answer the question below on Twitter (Hashtags required for entry: #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld), find us at our Macworld booth number 510, and show us your tweet on your phone, win one of two ScanSnap S1100 scanners.
• Thursday, January 26, 2012
  How will ScanSnap help you get organized in 2012? Hashtags required for entry: #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld
• Friday, January 27, 2012
  How does ScanSnap benefit your mobile lifestyle? Hashtags required for entry: #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld

Good luck!

Contest Terms and Conditions

Official Rules

No purchase necessary to win.

1. Eligibility: Contest is open only to residents of the United States. Employees of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., including their respective affiliates, and subsidiaries, and immediate family members of employees are not eligible.
2. How to enter: Entrants must have a Twitter account and then become a follower of ScanSnap, located at https://twitter.com/ScanSnap. Both new followers and existing followers of ScanSnap are eligible for this contest. If you do not have a Twitter account, you can follow the directions at www.twitter.com to sign up for an account.
3. Prizes: A total of four ScanSnap S1100 scanners will be awarded. In the event that the prize becomes unavailable, Fujitsu reserves the right to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value. No alternative prize, cash equivalent, or other substitution is permitted except by Fujitsu in the event of prize unavailability. Prizes are non-transferable. All federal, state and/or local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Winner is also responsible for internet access fees and service charges.
4. Agreement to Terms and Conditions: Participation in the contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these official Terms and Conditions and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.
5. Promotion period: The promotion will be run on January 26 -27, 2012.
6. Selection of winners – only one entry per person:

• Contest #1: Tweet to Win a ScanSnap S1100
• Entrants must first follow ScanSnap on Twitter
• On January 26, 2012, between 9am – 10am PT, entrants must tweet the following, “Start beating paper, no rocks or scissors necessary! Follow @ScanSnap & learn how 2 digitize & organize ur docs #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld”
• On January 27, 2012, between 9am – 10am PT, entrants must tweet the following, “Did you know: Americans use more than 700 pounds of paper every year. Go digital in 2012 with @ScanSnap #SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld”
•  One winner will be chosen randomly each day at 10am PT.
• Contest #2: Tweet to Win a ScanSnap S1100 at Macworld
• Entrants must first follow ScanSnap on Twitter
•  On January 26, 2012, the first two people to tweet an answer to the question “How will ScanSnap help you get organized in 2012?,” include the hashtags “#SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld,” find us at our Macworld booth number 510, and show us your tweet on your phone, win one of two ScanSnap S1100 scanners.
•  On January 27, 2012, the first two people to tweet an answer to the question “How does ScanSnap benefit your mobile lifestyle?” include the hashtags “#SSbooth510 #MacworldiWorld,” find us at our Macworld booth number 510, and show us your tweet on your phone, win one of two ScanSnap S1100 scanners.

7. Odds of winning a prize are based on the number of eligible entries received. Winner notification: Winners will be notified by a public tweet from ScanSnap and a Direct Message on Twitter from ScanSnap, at which time a full shipping address and phone number will be required for fulfillment of the prize. Winners will have 15 days from notification to accept the prize by replying to the DM on Twitter. From that point, the winners will receive their prize via mail within 15 days of receipt of confirmation. Fujitsu is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify the winner. All taxes on prizes, including income taxes, and any incidental expenses associated with collection of a prize are the responsibility of the winners.
8. Prizes: Winners of the contest will receive a ScanSnap S1100. Prizes are non-transferable. All federal, state and/or local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Winner is also responsible for Internet access fees and service charges.
9. Publicity release: Acceptance of a prize constitutes the winner’s agreement that Fujitsu Computer Products or America, Inc. may use the Twitter account name and prize information of each entrant for promotional purposes in any and all media, without further payment or consideration of any kind. This includes posting the winner’s Twitter account name on the Twitter website.
10. By entering the prize giveaway, entrants assume all liability for any damages caused or claimed to be caused by participation or by any prize and release and hold harmless Fujitsu, all affiliates and subsidiaries of such entities, their employees, agents and representatives from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind in connection with the promotion or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death or property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy. By entering the prize giveaway, entrants and winners consent to the use of their names, addresses, likeness and any statements they make in connection with this prize giveaway or about Fujitsu without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. Winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release that must be received by Fujitsu within 15 days of the time it is sent by email or regular mail to the winner. Failure to respond to the prize notification or to return the affidavit and liability/publicity release on time will result in the loss of the prize and an alternative winner will be selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in these rules. Fujitsu reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or cancel this prize giveaway at any time, for any reason including but not limited to computer virus, bug, worms, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or other technical problem, security, or other problems or activities. In the event of cancellation, Fujitsu reserves the right to award the prize in a random drawing from all entries received prior to the time of cancellation. The winner also agrees to allow Fujitsu to utilize his or her Questionnaire answers, winner name and winner location for Fujitsu marketing materials and website.
11. Conducting the Contest and selection of winners are at the sole discretion of Fujitsu, and decisions of Fujitsu are final and binding. Agents and  representatives of Fujitsu, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising,  promotion and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors are not  responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) any condition caused by events beyond the control of Fujitsu that  may cause the Contest to be disrupted or corrupted; (ii) telephone,  electronic, hardware, or software program, network, internet, or  computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind; (iii) any  printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the  Contest; (iv) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer  transmissions in connection with or as a result of the prize, or acceptance,  possession, or use of the prize, or from participation in the Contest.
12. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability  of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of entrants and  Fujitsu in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and  construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California,  without giving effect to any choice of law rules or provisions (whether  of the State of California or any other jurisdiction), that would cause  the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction other than the  State of California.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, FUJITSU WILL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, RELIANCE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS  INTERRUPTION, AND/OR LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU RESIDE IN SUCH A JURISDICTION, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS SHALL APPLY TO YOU TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
14. Prize receipt: Winners will be mailed their prize with shipping costs covered by Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. If a Winner’s signature is required on any releases or tax documentation, their prize will be mailed after receipt of such documentation by Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc
15. Sponsor: This promotion is sponsored by Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc, with headquarter offices at 1250 Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

Navy West IT Show
January 24-26, 2012
Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West 2012 is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more.
Location: San Diego, CA

Laserfiche Partner Conference
January 25-27, 2012
The Laserfiche Empower 2012 Conference is for anyone interested in expanding their Laserfiche skills, and attendees represent software users and resellers of various industries including State and Local Government, Federal Government, Financial, Healthcare and Education.
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Macworld
January 26-28, 2012
Macworld iWorld 2012 is the world’s ultimate fan event for those who use, create, and love Apple products. Attendees will encounter a unique celebration of Apple technology-infused art, music, and film, as well as learning opportunities, and a shopping mecca in our exhibit hall filled with products and services for Apple users of all skill levels and interests.
Location: San Francisco, CA (Booth #510)

NY LegalTech 2012
January 30-February 1, 2012
LegalTech® provides an in-depth look at what the technological world has in store for you and your practice AND offers an expansive exhibit floor with the most extensive gathering of innovative products designed to meet your current and future technology needs.
Location: New York, NY (Worldox Booth #328-330)

HIMSS
February 20-24, 2012
Meet professions who have been where you need to go. Collaborate with those who have successfully met Stage One Meaningful Use requirements and learn how you can achieve similar objectives for your own organization.
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Green Schools National Conference
February 27-29, 2012
Be a part of the only national gathering of K-12 leaders and educators coming together to make their schools and districts green and healthy centers of academic excellence.
Location: Denver, CO

CA Charter Schools Conference
February 27-29, 2012
The goal of the conference is to bring together the entire charter school community to support one another in achieving excellence in every aspect of running a school. Innovative charter leaders from throughout California will present their proven strategies for increasing student achievement and closing the achievement gap. Our experts will lead sessions about balancing your budget, obtaining a new facility, creating a safe school environment, building a productive and excellent board and how to strongly advocate for you school on the local, state and federal level. We will also have new programming about technology, fund raising, developing new charter schools, independent study and online learning.
Location: Sacramento, CA

While a good paper management system can definitely improve your chances of finding what you need when you need it, you still have the issues of printing costs, storage costs and maintenance. One solution that all business and home environments should consider is a paperless office.

While the task of creating a paperless environment may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be:

• Automate as many forms, statements and processes as possible reducing the need to print the related paper and decreasing the amount of incoming paper you receive. Consider online fax services, electronic invoicing and statements, electronic signature programs, and online sharing and collaboration systems. 
• Nearly 80% of the paper you are storing is not even needed! Clean out your paper files to reduce the amount that will need to be scanned and stored electronically. Hold an office clean-out day (at home or work) or consider Life Made Simple’s Productive Environment Day.
• Choose the right scanner for your needs. Consider how much scanning you will be doing, the types of information you will be scanning (documents, pictures, microfiche, books, etc.) and the ability to scan duplex. A must-have feature for moving towards paperless is OCR (optical character recognition) software. This will allow your documents to be searchable and editable when in electronic form. My favorite desktop scanners are Fujitsu’s ScanSnap S1500 for PC or ScanSnap S1500M for Mac.
• Determine how you will store, organize and retrieve your documents. I am a big proponent of cloud-based systems. A good cloud-computing system will provide a secure, online location to store your documents, include a strong search feature so you can find what you need quickly, allow you to organize your information in different ways and have a simple sharing and collaboration feature.

Most importantly, set a plan for working towards your paperless environment, and create the systems and habits needed to maintain it. The upfront effort will be worth many, many years of cost and time savings.

For assistance with moving your office towards a paperless environment in the most efficient and effective way, contact Lori Vande Krol, Productivity Expert and Owner of Life Made Simple, LLC.

Lori Vande Krol
Productivity Expert
Life Made Simple, LLC

As any ScanSnap owner knows, digitizing your documents and photos has never been easier. And thanks to ScanSnap’s integration with today’s leading Cloud service providers, they have added yet another level of ease and protection by enabling scanning directly to the Cloud. This functionality addresses two key trends in 2012 – digitizing your critical information, and ensuring that you always have access to your files via the Cloud.

If you are a business, then you likely already know how important it is to digitize your data. InformationWeek noted “Digitizing the Enterprise” as one of their “Top CIO Issues for 2011”, and that trend will continue even stronger in 2012 as the need to have digital copies to ALL of your organization’s data becomes critical. And as more businesses realize the utility and productivity gains of having anytime access to all of this digitized data on any computer or mobile device, enterprise use of the Cloud is skyrocketing.

Thus, the marriage of scanning technology and the Cloud makes perfect sense. While having digital backups of all of your documents is reason enough to scan, why not enjoy the added benefits of being able to access those digital documents from any device you happen to have in your hands?

The same goes for personal, non-business use. With the combination of ScanSnap and Cloud services like SugarSync, you can easily scan all of your important personal documents and photos directly to the SugarSync Cloud, thus backing up your files/photos and giving you access to them on any computer or mobile device.  Some popular uses that we hear from our customers include:

• Easy Tax Preparation – By scanning all personal tax documents into the Cloud, you can easily share all of your records in digital format with your CPA/tax preparer.
• Preserving and Sharing Your Precious Memories – By scanning all of your personal and family photos to the Cloud you can ensure that your precious memories are preserved and backed up, while also giving you the ability to access and share those photos with people from any device.
• Making Sense of Medical Records – By scanning your personal medical records to the Cloud, you ensure that this information is backed up and easily shareable with your physicians. Never worry about having to frantically look for a medical document in an emergency again.
• Simplify Your Household Filing System – If organization is one of your goals for 2012, one of the best ways is to go paperless. By scanning and backing up your file cabinets of paper documents, you can both thin out the amount of physical documents you need to keep while also ensuring that you can access those documents even when you’re not at home.

Whether you’re using ScanSnap for business or personal use, utilizing the added functionality of ScanSnap’s Cloud integration can help simplify your life and make you more productive. If you’re not already using the Cloud, you can get 5GB of free space here, so that you can start taking full advantage of scanning to the Cloud today.

Robb Henshaw
Director of Corporate Communications
SugarSync

• It’s definitely a cloudy forecast. More and more individuals and organizations are looking for an alternative to on-premise storage for their digitized documents. This is being driven by a need for shared access, disaster protection, and more predictable and manageable costs.

• More cloud solutions. More and more of our software partners will respond to the cloudy forecast by adding cloud options to their offerings. We’ll keep our marketplace updated with the latest offerings that make their way to the cloud.

• Scan on the go. The need for mobile computing is impacting every aspect of IT, including capture. Camera phones are not designed for capturing traditional document types and sizes. In 2012 you can expect to see more mobile scanners that will capture high quality document images directly to smart phones, tablet devices, mobile computers, or to the cloud.

• Fujitsu will grow market share. Fujitsu’s commitment to document imaging will enable it to grow its market share beyond the current 60%.

• Healthcare remains on top. Healthcare will again be the top vertical sector driving capture hardware and software sales. In addition to regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA, healthcare is facing additional pressures including the potential loss of Medicare dollars for failure to improve healthcare administration and for not providing the highest quality patient care.

• Rebound in financial services. Capture hardware and software will become increasingly important to banking and financial service organizations as they prepare to respond to new regulations and guidelines that will result from the recently signed Dodd-Frank, financial reform bill.

• Capture sales soar. Capture sales will continue to outpace Enterprise Content Management (ECM). My rationale is two-fold. First, capture is the on-ramp to get critical information into ECM platforms including SharePoint. Second, capture hardware and software deliver substantial and verifiable return on investment.

• Fujitsu remains number one. In 2012, Fujitsu will remain the market leader in both unit shipments and revenue.

As my mother would say, “Mark my words.”

Pamela Doyle
Director, Imaging Products Group
Fujitsu Computer Products of America